In this episode, a young woman buys a new bracelet, and within two days she’s dealing with an intensely itchy, blistering rash that keeps her up at night. What’s going on beneath the skin? We’ll peel back the layers — literally — to explore the immune mechanisms, hypersensitivity reactions, and how to tackle board-style questions that test your knowledge of anatomy, immunology, microbiology, and pathology.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
In this episode, we dive into a clinical case featuring a 25-year-old AMAB patient with a painful, swollen lesion on his left thigh. Through 4 questions across Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Biochemistry, we’ll walk through the key features, connect them to what’s happening at the tissue level, and explore the basic science behind the body’s response to this kind of infection.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
What do a massive postpartum hemorrhage, an ‘empty’ space in the skull, and an inability to breastfeed have in common? We’ll find out today as we follow the endocrine aftermath of a postpartum hemorrhage and uncover how a single event can lead to multi-hormone deficiency.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
In this episode, we dive into a condition where the immune system turns the airways into a battleground. You’ll hear how allergens trigger smooth muscle spasms, why eosinophils leave behind crystal footprints, and what changes in lung volumes reveal during an attack. Four angles—pathology, anatomy, physiology, and immunology—coming together in one wheezy case.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
This case explores a newborn presenting with electrolyte disturbances and ambiguous genitalia due to a steroidogenic enzyme deficiency. Through a multidisciplinary lens, we dissect the pathophysiology, anatomy of adrenal zones, hormonal regulation, and relevant biochemical pathways.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
In this episode, we dive into a clinical case featuring a 68-year-old AMAB patient with right leg weakness. We’ll explore questions and explanations across Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Biochemistry.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
In this episode, we assess a clinical case featuring a 21-year-old nonbinary patient with dark colored urine after recently recovering from a sore throat. We’ll explore questions and explanations across Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Biochemistry.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
In this episode, we dive into a classic upper extremity case involving shoulder pain in a physically active adult. This case explores four questions that cover the critical aspects of rotator cuff injuries. Learn how to dissect pathophysiology, muscle anatomy, fiber types, and collagen biochemistry.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
In this episode, we dive into a classic presentation of a hematologic condition that often goes overlooked in menstruating women. With cravings for pagophagia, koilonychia, and fatigue, we uncover the pathophysiology and clinical pearls of this common condition.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
Today’s case is a middle-aged man with persistent epigastric pain, a caffeine habit, and a love for ibuprofen—unfortunately, his stomach lining isn’t loving him back. We'll practice some questions about the pathophysiology, anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry for what’s going on beneath the surface.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
In this episode, we dive into a clinical case featuring a 9-month-old baby with poor feeding, regression of previously acquired motor milestones, and increased startle response. We’ll explore questions and explanations across Anatomy, Genetics, Pathology, and Biochemistry.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
In this episode, we dive into a clinical case featuring a 59-year-old man with chest pain while watching television. We’ll explore questions and explanations across Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Biochemistry.
Show Notes at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
Welcome to NPLEX on the Go, a new podcast designed to help you practice high-quality NPLEX 1 style questions - anytime, anywhere. This introductory episode will go over some study strategies to help you prepare for the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam, Basic Science portion and introduce you to the question bank and style of future episodes.
Show Resources at www.variabilityscience.com/nplexonthegopodcast.
